Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 vs Lydiksen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 45 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–8
586 students
Lydiksen Elementary
Pleasanton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
586 students
| Measure | Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 San Francisco, California | Lydiksen Elementary Pleasanton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3861 of 5,693 | #314 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42108 of 50,301 | #5314 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 586 | 586 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 586 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 7.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 76% |
| city | San Francisco | Pleasanton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lydiksen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 24.3).
- •Lydiksen Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 26%).
- •Lydiksen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 34%).
- •Lydiksen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.2% vs 65.7%).
- •Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 24.4).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 better than Lydiksen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lydiksen Elementary ranks higher (79.4 vs 24.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 and Lydiksen Elementary?
About 45 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and Pleasanton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8: 586. Lydiksen Elementary: 586. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 and Lydiksen Elementary rank in California?
Buena Vista/ Horace Mann K-8 is 3861st of 5,693 and Lydiksen Elementary is 314th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).